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R522 AKL

1997 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,402 mi
Last recorded62,402 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda C9017,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 AKL
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 62,402 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 62,396 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,317 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 54,443 miles

Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

rear brake noisy

Pass 6 Mar 2012 52,664 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 52,664 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Front suspension spring worn and seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front brake on max adjustment

Pass 8 Oct 2011 50,416 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 50,416 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Offside Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 21 May 2011 48,606 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 48,566 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 42,388 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,195 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,982 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 14,893 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 14,046 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 14,046 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Honda C90?

Based on 113,520 MOT tests across 16,194 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
396
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
16,194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,049
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,053
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 810
suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component 782
Drive chain excessively loose 697
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R522 AKL is a 1997 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 17,418 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda C90 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,049 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R522 AKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda C90 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 29 years old, this Honda C90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R522 AKL is a 1997 Honda C90, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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